Leightronix Interfaces with Aavelin from MagicBox

January 3, 2005

Leightronix Interfaces with Aavelin from MagicBox

Holt, MI. — LEIGHTRONIX announced today the availability of a new control interface for the MagicBox® Aavelin Digital Signage and Video Messaging System. The new interface allows the LEIGHTRONIX TCD/IP^TM Network-Managed Video System Controller to control the Aavelin synchronizing digital signage and video messaging with playback from servers, DVD players, and VCRs.

The new interface, part number PLMBAV, is part of the LEIGHTRONIX PLUS-BUS^TM series. PLUS-BUS interfaces provide a means for connecting a wide range of video/audio playback and recording equipment to the TCD/IP. Up to 16 Aavelins can be controlled via the PLUS-BUS using one TCD/IP.

Digital signage and video messaging sequences are created and managed using the Aavelin Composer software. Once created and stored on the Aavelin, display of the projects is managed using the WinTCD^TM software provided with the TCD/IP.

WinTCD retrieves a directory of active projects from the Aavelin, providing the user with a real time listing of available material. Projects of varying length and content can be scheduled for strategic display proceeding, during, or concluding program playback. The WinTCD scheduling format allows for simple or complex scheduling, including sequential and looping scenarios. Standard GPI (general purpose interface) inputs on the TCD/IP can also trigger message activity on an emergency basis.

About LEIGHTRONIX, INC.

The LEIGHTRONIX line of control products has been widely used in commercial video applications for more than 20 years, providing playback automation and remote equipment control. Clients include a wide range of corporate/industry, medical, educational, and government/military installations as well as local cable and broadcast television operations. In addition to the standard product line, LEIGHTRONIX also develops custom system control solutions. For more information, please visit www.leightronix.com.

About MagicBox

MagicBox, Inc. has been manufacturing Character Generators and Video Messaging Systems, for CATV, CCTV, Satellite and Digital Signage applications since 1992. Customers have expanded from cable to include education, government, hospitality, medical, and corporate applications. Product development is focused on ease of use and integration with other systems. For more information, visit www.magicboxinc.com.

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